States seek bigger hospital funding in Medibank talks
Four states led by Victoria New South Wales and Western Australia demand at least 190 million more in hospital funds as a condition for joining the Medibank scheme. They warn current offers of 375 million are insufficient without guaranteed additional federal support to sustain health services nationwide. The leaders say their combined share amounts to about five percent of Australian health services and plan further talks with Minister Haydn in Sydney next week.
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Building societies to hold or cut interest rates
NSW building societies plan not to drop rates widely with many expected cuts up to 1 per cent, while others move to 0.75 per cent reductions bringing general rates around 11 per cent. In Canberra builders demand rises, tightening access for savers seeking loans to purchase homes.
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Two Die In 14 Vehicle Melbourne Highway Crash
Two men died when a 14 vehicle crash on the Mums Highway north of Melbourne involved a car and a utility. The collision caused a chain of wreckage with more than 12 vehicles later colliding, leaving two fatalities in the utility vehicle.
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Frida
Mums Highway
North Melbourne
Medibank details questions posed by Canberra Times
The Canberra Times reports persistent confusion over Medibank the government health insurance scheme. It presents a set of questions directed to the Health Insurance Commission and the Australian Medical Association, with their diverse replies published on Page 2.
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Study for councils to probe local government in Australia
A joint statement after a ministers conference in Waiheke New Zealand says a steering committee of all local government will be set up. TheAnnouncement was made by Mr Uren Minister for Urban and Regional Development and Sir Charles Cutler Deputy Premier and Local Government Minister in NSW.
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Wairakei
Uren
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Charles Cutler
Attempted coup foiled in Saigon amid arrests
Saigon government said it foiled a second wave of coup plots against President Thieu. About 10 people, including civilians, were arrested as the Interior Ministry announced the thwarted military coup. A new cabinet reshuffle was hinted as a government spokesman described ongoing changes. In Tokyo, North Vietnamese radio reported Vietcong policy for liberated areas promising religious freedom and urging returns to work with harsh penalties for opponents.
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South Australia to repeal petrol tax in June move
Premier Mr Dunstan announced in Adelaide that legislation would be introduced in June to repeal the petrol tax and reduce prices by about six pence. He attributed the cut to savings from the Federal railways takeover and an annual $25 million Commonwealth grant reducing SA’s dependence on the Grants Commission.
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Orphans Die In Jet Crash At Saigon
A giant US Air Force C5 Galaxy, carrying 243 Vietnamese war orphans and 43 relief workers, crashed after takeoff from Tan Son Nhut Airport Saigon. Survivors reported decompression problems during return. Survivors rushed to Seventh Day Adventist Hospital, with authorities hoping many orphans would be flown to the United States. The aircraft, the largest in the world, was delayed by mechanical issues at Clark Air Base before the crash near the Saigon River.
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The Saturday Page report on a peasant farm tale
A distorted Saturday Page item narrates an old peasant woman’s failed farm efforts amid repeated bombings. The piece, titled Sources of Life Death on The Saturday Page, appears on page 9 with garbled lines about policy and calls.
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Australia readies evacuation flight for Vietnamese orphans
A Qantas 747 from Sydney to Bangkok will evacuate over 200 Vietnamese children to Australia, with a medical team aboard and support from the Foreign Minister. The plane, chartered by the government, will carry dependants and essential personnel, plus relief supplies. State leaders pledged to accept and care for orphans, with Queensland and Victoria offering favorable medical checks and long term care provisions.
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Vietnam adoption inquiries surge at ACT welfare branch
About 200 inquiries flooded the ACT welfare branch this week as families seek to adopt Vietnamese children. Since last October 28 formal Australian adoptions have been recorded, with 20 more applications expected to be processed this weekend as five social workers work over the weekend to handle arrivals and allocations. Beauchamp House will stay open to answer questions from 10 am to 4 pm.
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Ford says US reliable ally in Asia stance amid refugee aid
President Ford ordered US naval ships to stand off Indo China to aid refugees and authorized an airlift of 2,000 Vietnamese war orphans to the United States. He defended continued support for South Vietnam, blamed Vietnam chaos on Thien's withdrawal, and pledged more emergency military and humanitarian aid amid North Vietnam’s violations of the 1973 peace accords.
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Victoria boosts Vietnam refugee appeal with 20000 funds
Melbourne reports the Victorian Government announced a 20000 donation to the national Vietnam refugee appeal. The federal government had launched a five million dollar appeal with 50000 from Canberra. The four week drive also included a 3000 contribution from South Australia and a 200 donation from the ACT Labour Party branch.
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Whitlam and Suharto Discuss Timor and Indo China in Townsville
In Townsville talks between Prime Minister Whitlam and President Suharto centered on bilateral issues with no rush to formalise ties with Peking. Vietnam peace initiative was considered but later discounted. China relations and Indonesia reopening with Beijing were discussed. both leaders planned further talks on Magnetic Island tomorrow.
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